1.Treatment timing and method of glucocorticoids in abdominal type Henoch-Sch?nlein purpura
Xuewen SHI ; Juan CHEN ; Mingdong YIN ; Xiangqian CHEN ; Qing CAO
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(4):352-356
ObjectivesTo study the treatment timing and method of glucocorticoids in the treatment of abdominal type Henoch-Sch?nlein purpura (HSP).MethodsA total of 201 children with abdominal type HSP hospitalized from September 2009 to April 2013 received either conventional glucocorticoids treatment or rapid titration treatment of glucocorticoids based on the same basic therapy. According to the treatment timing and method of glucocorticoids, all patients were divided into 4 groups including early convention group (n=46), late convention group (n=44), early titration group (n=56) and late titration group (n=55). The duration from the appearance of gastrointestinal symptoms to using glucocorticoids less than or equal to three days was deifned as early treatment and more than three days was deifned as late treatment. The patients in two convention groups (early and late) were treated with methylprednisolone (2-6mg/kg per day).The patients in two titration groups (early and late) received rapid titration of methylprednisolone from an initial low dose of 2mg/kg per day to the ifnal target dose. The gastrointestinal symptoms were evaluated every 12 hours. If the gastrointestinal symptoms were not alleviated, an additional dosage of methyl-prednisolone was given. On the next day, the total dose of methylprednisolone in previous 24 hours was used as the initial dose. The dosage was increased in such a way till the gastrointestinal symptoms disappeared and this dosage was remained for 3 days. Then the dosage was gradually reduced to the maintenance dose and stopped. If the gastrointestinal symptoms were relapsed, the patients were treated again. A follow-up of 3-6 months was performed. The dosage, recurrence of symptoms and the side effects were compared among four groups.ResultsThe time of remission, target dose of glucocorticoids, total dose of glucocorticoids, recurrence rate, incidence of severe symptoms and Henoch-Schonlein purpura nephritis were signiifcantly different among four groups (P<0.05). The curative effect was best in early titration group and worst in late convention group.ConclusionsIn the treatment of abdominal type HSP, early titration treatment with glucocorticoids can signiifcantly relieve the gastrointestinal symp-toms and reduce the total dosage of glucocorticoids.
2.Dynamic variation of creatine kinase MB isoenzymes and diagnostic value of myocardial damage in ;children with rotavirus diarrhea
Xuewen SHI ; Xiangqian CHEN ; Mingdong YIN ; Qing CAO
International Journal of Pediatrics 2015;(4):464-467
Objective To investagate the change of creatine kinase MB isoenzymes ( CK-MB ) in children with rotavirus diarrhea and to explore the value of CK-MB/CK in the diagnosis of myocardial damage. Methods A retrospective analysis of the clinical manifestation, laboratory test data and treatment was per-formed in children with rotavirus diarrhea and high CK-MB hospitalized in department of infectious disease, Si-hong Children Hospital. We investigated the dynamic changes of CK-MB in the rotavirus diarrhea patients with and without myocardial damage. Within the non-myocardial damage group, the fluctuation of CK-MB was compared between patients with nutrition therapy and patients with conventional therapy. Receiver operating characteristic ( ROC) curve was used to explore the predictive value of CK-MB/CK for the myocardial dam-age. Results A total of 603 patients (369 males, 234 females, aged 2~48 months) with high CK-MB were enrolled in this study ( 36 cases with myocardial damage ) . There were 54. 6% of enrolled patients showing higher CK-MB and 3. 3% of patients had myocardial damage. The levels of serum CK-MB in non-myocardial damage group reached the peak on day 7 and decreased to normal in 14 days. The levels of serum CK-MB in myocardial damage group reached the peak on day 14 and maintained at fairly high level for 8 weeks and then decreased to normal . Time for CK-MB to achieve peak is different between these two groups. There was no statistical significance in the levels of serum CK-MB on day1 to day 14 between patients with or without myocar-dial protection ( P >0. 05 ) . The ROC curves were constructed with area under the ROC curves of 0. 697 (0. 611, 0. 784, 95%CI). Conclusion Intrinsic dynamics of CK-MB existed in patients with rotavirus diar-rhea. The diagnostic value of CK-MB is limited in patients with myocardial damage.
3.Investigation of infants/toddlers wheezing affected by the hand foot and mouth disease
Xiangqian CHEN ; Qing CAO ; Fei WANG ; Xuewen SHI
International Journal of Pediatrics 2013;(3):307-309,封3
Objective To investigate the relationship between the severity of infant/toddlers wheezing and hand,foot and mouth disease (HFMD) infection.Methods We selected infant/toddlers wheezing with HFMD cases in respiratory department of our hospital from January 2010 to January 2012,and 30 cases of enterovirus 71 (EV71) were selected as the experimental group and 30 cases of coxsackie virus A type 16 (CA16)as the control group,respectively,according to HFMD pathogen infection.Wheezing cases by severity were divided into intermittent stares with mild persistent group (A) and moderate and severe persistent group (B).HFMD by severity were divided into ordinary and severe cases group.Wheezing severity before and after HFMD,relationship between HFMD severity and wheezing severity and the content of serum cytokines such as interferon-γ(IFN-γ) and interleukin-4 (IL-4) were compared between EV71 group and CA16 group,and statistical analysis was performed.Results (1) Wheezing severity(A,B) corresponding cases:EV71 group(25,5),(5,25),and CA16 group(24,6),(15,15) before and after HFMD.The case-constituent ratio in EV71 and CA16 same group was compared before and after infection,and the differences were statistically significant(P < 0.05).The differences in EV71 group and CA16 group were not statistically significant (x2 =0.11,P > 0.05)before infection,and were statistically significant(x2 =7.50,P <0.05) after infection.(2) Severe cases,ordinary group and severe wheezing (A,B) corresponding cases:(17,1),(32,10) before infection,and (2,16),(18,24) after infection.The upgrade cases constituent ratio of wheezing severity after infection were compared between severe and ordinary cases group,and the difference was statistically significant (x2 =5.88,P < 0.05).(3) The content of serum cytokines as IFN-γand IL-4 and IFN-γ/IL-4 ratio were compared in EV7l group and CA16 group before and after infection,and the differences were statistically significant (P < 0.001) ; and the differences compared in EV71 group and CA16 group were not statistically significant(P >0.05) before infection and statistically significant(P < 0.05) after infection.Conclusions Infant/toddlers wheezing with HFMD and wheezing severity of severe disease and EV7l infections were exacerbated trend in the short term after infection.The infection of EV71 may promote Th1/Th2 drift.
4.The dynamic variation and significance of mbisoenzyme of creatine kinase in the infected course of respiratory syncytial virus
Xuewen SHI ; Xianqian CHEN ; Mingdong YIN ; Qing CAO
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2014;21(2):89-92
Objective To study the dynamic variation of mbisoenzyme of creatine kinase(CK-MB) in the infected course of respiratory syncytial virus and explore the value of CK-MB/CK in the diagnosis of myocardial damage.Methods A total of 577 pediatric patients (317 males,260 females,aged 2 ~ 18 months) with CK-MB/CK >5% from 2010 to 2013 were enrolled in this study (44 complicated by myocardial damage).Five hundred and thirty-three patients with high values CK-MB simply were randomly divided into treatment group (n =243) and control group(n =290).The dynamic variation of CK-MB were investigated.The diagnosis analyzed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC)curve was used to explore the predictive value of differential diagnosis between the pediatric patients with myocardial damage and without myocardial damage.Results Approximately 46.5% of cases with rotavirus diarrhea had higher CK-MB and 3.5% of cases had myocardial damage.The time of CK-MB achieved peak and anomalous duration was different between the cases with myocardial damage and without myocardial damage.There was no statistical significance between the cases with or without protecting myocardial(P > 0.05).The ROC curves were constructed with area under the ROC curves of 0.663 (95 % CI 0.578,0.747).Conclusion The blood levels of CK-MB in children with respiratory syncytial virus infection existed obvious dynamic variety,which contributed little value to the diagnosis of myocardial damage.
5.Clinical efficacy of EH composite material combined with CAD/CAM technique in plastic treatment of unilateral micrognathia
Zhan SHI ; Xuewen YANG ; Rongtao YANG ; Zhongxing WU ; Qilong WAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2017;23(3):148-151
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy in the treatment of unilateral micrognath ia by using EAM medical resin and hydroxyapatite (EH) composite material combined with the CAD/ CAM technique.Methods From July 2011 to October 2015,12 cases of unilateral micrognathia caused by different reasons were treated,based on the representative traits and requirements,refering to the unsymmetric counter part by right of CAD/CAM technique.By the 3-dimensional design and reconstruction,we reformed the EH composite material into purposed shape,and insert it in the operative area.Results All the materials were closely suitable to the mandible surfaces.1 case failed because the wound was torn apart;the other 11 patients recovered more than 6 months and were satisfied with the external appearance.Conclusions The EH composite materials combined with CAD/ CAM techniques could be a potential characterized remedy for the unilateral micrognathia.
6.The diagnostic value of sTFR and its compound parameters in the differential diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia and anemia of chronic diseases
Peng WU ; Xuewen WANG ; Yuzhou ZHUANG ; Haining LIU ; Ping SHI ;
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(06):-
Objectives: To clarify the diagnostic value of sTFR and its compound parameters sTFR/SF, sTFR/logSF in the differential diagnosis of IDA, ACD and CDID. Methods: Forty nine anemia patients were classified into IDA, ACD and CDID by clinical presentations and the laboratory results. The serum concentration of sTFR was detected by ELISA. The difference of sTFR, sTFR/SF, sTFR/logSF and routine parameters in the three groups and the correlation among sTFR and routine parameters were analyzed. Using ROC curve, the diagnostic value of these parameters in the differential diagnosis of the three diseases were compared. Results: The serum concentration of sTFR in the IDA, ACD and CDID were (50.8?8.2)nmol/L, (33.5?6.9)nmol/L and (22.7?9.9)nmol/L,respectively. The differences among three groups were significant( P
7.Study on spatio-temporal pattern of mountainous Oncomelania hupensis snails at village scale in Eryuan County,Yunnan Province
Ningbo HUANG ; Kun YANG ; Xuewen SHI ; Hongjun LI ; Xiaonong ZHOU ; Xingqi DONG
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2014;(2):137-140,147
Objective To develop a spatio-temporal model of mountainous Oncomelania hupensis snails based on the Bayes-ian model,and to analyze and identify the spatio-temporal pattern at a village scale. Methods The data including the intensity and spatial distribution of live and infected snails from 2000 to 2006 and the village boundary were collected. The independent and interactive spatio-temporal models were established,and then the best fitness model was selected to analyze the spatio-temporal pattern of live and infected snails. Results The interactive model of live snails and the independent model of infected snails were relative fitness models,and the models showed 95%CI(confidence interval)of the spatial and temporal coefficient included ze-ro,and indicated that the spatial and temporal correlation of live and infected snails was not significant at a village scale. Conclu-sion There is no significant spatial and temporal correlation of live and infected mountainous snails at a village scale,and the fur-thermore study should be carried out at a small scale.
8.The role of TRPV1 receptor in detrusor overactivity induced by partial bladder outlet obstrucion in rats
Zhaocun ZHANG ; Yaofeng ZHU ; Jun CHEN ; Xuewen JIANG ; Yan LI ; Shouzhen CHEN ; Benkang SHI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2016;37(12):899-903
Objective To investigate the role of transient receptor potential vanilloid tpye 1 (TRPV1) in the pathological process of detrusor overactivity (DO) induced by partial bladder outlet obstruction (BOO).Methods Between June 2014 and December 2014,40 female Wistar rats received partial urethral ligation and urodynamic analysis 6 weeks after.Urinary bladder and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) were removed and RT-PCR,Western Blot and IHC were performed to investigate the expression and location of TRPV1 in control and DO rats.Effect of different concentrations of TRPV1 agonist,as well as TRPV1 antagonist,was also evaluated with isolated detrusor strips.Results 40 female Wistar rats received BOO surgery and 26 of them developed DO.Immunohistochemistry observed linear TRPV1-reactive staining mainly in sub-urothelial and muscular layer.Expression of TRPV1 mRNA and protein in urinary bladder [(0.18±0.02) vs.(0.36 ±0.03),P<0.05] and dorsal root ganglia (DRG) [(0.41 ±0.05) vs.(0.66 ±0.04),P < 0.05] significantly increased in BOO induced OAB rats.In isolated detrusor strips studies,the amplitude [(0.26 ±0.05)g vs.(0.69 ±0.11)g,P <0.05] and frequency [(5.91 ±0.59) Hz vs.(8.75 ± 0.54) Hz,P < 0.05] of contractions of DO tissues were significantly higher than that of control ones.Capsaicin significantly increased the amplitude but not frequency of detrusor intrinsic contractility and this effect was enhanced in OAB conditions.All changes induced by capsaicin were blocked by capsazepine pre-incubated.Conclusions In BOO induced DO rats,over-expressed TRPV1 was involved in DO pathological process by directly sensitizing bladder afferent fibers or indirectly enhancing detrusor intrinsic properties.
9.The relationship between trace elements and sperm density and motility in male infertility
Yuping YUAN ; Li WANG ; Xuewen WEI ; Cuixia QUAN ; Ping XU ; Xiaodong SHI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(23):3409-3410
Objective To investigate the relationship between semen trace elements and sperm density and motility in male infer‐tile patients .Methods A total of 116 cases of male infertility patients recruited in this hospital from September 2013 to September 2014 were collected and divided into the sperm density anomaly group (59 cases)and sperm motility anomaly group(57 cases) .Other 56 cases of fertile healthy men were enrolled into the control group .Sperm density and motility were analyzed and levels of calcium , phosphorus ,magnesium ,copper ,icon and zinc were detected in seminal plasma .Results Seminal level of calcium ,phosphorus ,zinc and iron in sperm density anomaly group were significantly lower than those in the control group ,while the level of copper was higher than that in the control group ,had statistically significant differences (P<0 .05) .Seminal level of copper in sperm motility a‐nomaly group was higher than that in the control group ,while levels of zinc and iron were lower than those in the control group ,had statistically significant differences (P< 0 .05) .Conclusion Sperm motility and density are significantly correlated with trace ele‐ments levels in seminal plasma .Routine determination of trace elements in seminal plasma in infertile men should be recommended , which could be helpful in fertility assessment and treatment .
10.Effects of 12-week Liu Zi Jue Qigong-based breathing training on the curvature and range of motion of the thoracic and lumbar spines
Fanyuan JIN ; Yanbing LIU ; Xuewen WU ; Mengyue SHI ; Shuaiyu YING ; Haonan CHEN ; Xiaodong WANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2023;21(1):27-33
Objective: To evaluate the effects of Liu Zi Jue Qigong (LQG)-based breathing training on the curvature and range of motion (ROM) of the thoracic and lumbar spines in different positions. Methods: Forty-seven college students were selected as subjects and randomly divided into an observation group and a control group. In the observation group, 27 subjects received regular LQG-based breathing training for 12 weeks, while 20 subjects in the control group did not receive any intervention. The spine measuring instrument Spinal Mouse was adopted to detect the curvature and ROM of the thoracic and lumbar spines. Results: In the observation group, the changes in the curvatures of thoracic spine in the upright and forward-bending positions showed statistical significance after LQG exercise (P<0.05), while there was no notable difference in the control group. The comparison of ROM of the thoracic spine from the upright position to the forward-bending and load-bearing positions showed statistically significant difference in the observation group (P<0.05), while there was no significant difference in the control group. There was no significant difference in the lumbar curvature and ROM in the two groups after LQG exercise. Conclusion: LQG-based breathing training improves the curvature and ROM of the thoracic spine.